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New Glarus State Park Campground provides pet-friendly sites with picnic tables and fire rings throughout its wooded setting. Both the main family campground area with 17 drive-in sites and the 14 walk-in tent sites welcome pets on leash. Blue Mound State Park Campground, Lake Kegonsa State Park, and Yellowstone Lake State Park also offer pet-friendly camping options within a short drive of Belleville. All state park campgrounds require pets to remain on leashes no longer than 8 feet at all times. ['Campgrounds report steady pet traffic but no issues when owners follow guidelines.'] Campers consistently mention the well-maintained trails and quiet, secluded campsites as highlights for those traveling with dogs. Some campsites at New Glarus back up to expansive woods, offering peaceful settings for pets and their owners.
The Sugar River Trail provides excellent pet exercise opportunities with direct access from New Glarus Woods State Park. Camping with pets during cooler months can reduce insect encounters while still allowing for enjoyable outdoor experiences. William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground features multiple trails for walking dogs, though some campers note significant day visitor traffic that might make pet management more challenging. Dane County parks like Brigham Park enforce standard leash policies while offering electric hookups and clean facilities. Most campgrounds provide trash receptacles for proper pet waste disposal, though campers should bring their own waste bags. The small town of New Glarus, within walking distance of the state park, offers several pet-friendly outdoor dining options and access to emergency veterinary services in nearby communities.
"New Glarus Woods is a small State Park tucked away in the Southern Wisconsin countryside. Drive-in sites come with nice amenities."
"The park itself isn't that interesting, but it is worth noting that it is located across the road from New Glarus Brewery. The brewery is an easy walk or bike ride from the walk-in campsites."
from $18 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Overall, the park has well-maintained hiking and MTB biking trails, extraordinarily clean and well-kept vault toilets, and ample access to drinking water."
"This is another Wisconsin gym sitting in Southern West Wisconsin."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"There are very wide bike/hiking paths that are paved or stone. The huge lake has boating opportunities and you can rent a boat in McFarland that is a short drive or bike ride. "
"If you haven’t reserved a site, there are several sites for walk-ins but you have to be present to sign/obtain them."
from $18 - $28 / night
Check Availability"Good hiking around the lake and mostly dog friendly. Nice play ground with horse she pits."
"Just a quick 2 hour drive from our home in Chicago, with large wooded sites for privacy. Clean bathrooms."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"This is a popular place in the area, the human beaches are full and the small pet beach area was well used by my husband, myself and our two dogs; Odinn & Frigga over Memorial Day."
"Tons of forest with cross country, equestrian, and hiking trails. One of the best lakes in Wisconsin for fishing along with a nice beach, and pet area. There is a free gun range."
from $18 - $110 / night
Check Availability"Has a pool, petting zoo, kayaks, rocky beach, dog park, and a land pillow!"
"Being right in front of the jumping pillow people didn’t walk around. They would cut thru our site."
"Like other reviewers have stated, be prepared to be close to others. We didn’t mind at all and found everyone to be super nice."
"General: Small county park campground (28 sites) located on Lake Mendota Site Quality: All sites were level and generous in size. Camper pads were somewhat gravel but not well-defined."
from $28 / night
Check Availability"It's up on a hill, so there's good views of the driftless area of Wisconsin. Plenty of open walk up camp sites, but it might be more full in the summer."
"The dense tree cover and near-constant slight breeze help to both keep this campground cool and the mosquitos at bay.
- Well-kept vault toilets.
- Close to a many points of interest."
"Such a lovely camp ...the sites are fairly close together but you can pick the site you want so you don’t have to be directly next to another tent ...on our visit we saw lots of wildlife from chickens"
"Easy access to on and off the river for tubing. Id say its more of an adult atmostphere."
from $8 - $35 / night
Check Availability"Very family and pet friendly with activities, lake and bar. Really enjoyed our overnight stay on a cross-country trip - highly recommend!"
"We booked in VIP 1, which is right next to the bath house. We wanted to be close to the showers (coin op). We figured since we’re at a sporting event that might be nice. Very quiet at night."
from $40 - $60 / night
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GuideFriendly staff and a nicely stocked store. Has a pool, petting zoo, kayaks, rocky beach, dog park, and a land pillow! The sites are spaced out well and there are more secluded sites so you have the feeling of privacy or big group sites for a big party.
ScoutGreat location close to many things yet far enough to feel quiet and peaceful. Great owners always have fun stuff going on for everyone and our dog loves the dog park!
TravelerJust became KOA met local campers that love this park! Good sites, trash pickup at side! They even have a snack bar and deliver to your campsite! No enclosed dog park but plenty of area to walk your dog!
GuidePond, pool, snack shop, kayak rentals, fishing pond, family bicycle course with helmets, dog park, lots of activities/themes, reasonably priced, and clean!
GuideThis is a popular place in the area, the human beaches are full and the small pet beach area was well used by my husband, myself and our two dogs; Odinn & Frigga over Memorial Day. The hiking is amazing , particularly the Oakgrove trail, plenty to see with beautiful views. There is boating, canoeing, etc. Bring the strongest mosquito repellent you can get, Wisconsin in summer can be rough. We tried our Black Diamond poles and Thule day bags and we got to try cooling vests for the dogs from Ruffwear. It was so much fun. Note that there are sites to camp, cabins nearby and plenty of Hipcamp sites near. Strongly recommend Riverview Bottoms, which sits in a 500 acre property and is 10 min away.
LegendWe enjoyed this park so much we have already been here twice and have a third trip planned for this coming September. There are very wide bike/hiking paths that are paved or stone.
The huge lake has boating opportunities and you can rent a boat in McFarland that is a short drive or bike ride. We rented a boat to fish and then drove across the lake to eat at a restaurant with boat parking.
The nature center is across the street from the campground and has a small snack bar/restaurant. There are cranes walking all around and the park is so big it has different types of plants to explore. There is an observation tower and in the picnic area a playground. The best part is the boardwalk that extents over the lake and you are walking/riding on water.
About a half a mile away is a very nice dog park that you receive admission to if you have a campsite.
Dane County has many parks in their system and we have stayed at several and all are great.
ScoutMy first time at a campsite and new to the rv life. This campground is nice and so are the employees grass gets cut every week, the pool is clean, so is the dog park, my husband likes going to the camp bathroom for a hot shower because our rv only has 10 gallons of hot water. We did 3 months at the camp!
GuideWe stayed in our 42 ft motor home with jeep tow. We drove to the park in our jeep at nine am on a Sunday to check availability. If you haven’t reserved a site, there are several sites for walk-ins but you have to be present to sign/obtain them. Check out time is three pm but weekend people often leave earlier in the day and that is what occurred for us. Several sites have 50 amp plus there are thirty amp And non electric/tent sites available. The campground has showers and bathrooms but this is a county park so understand these are not hotel facilities. They are adequate for campIng. There are biking and hiking trails in and through the park and trail users also share the restrooms. The park is close to Madison. There is WiFi but the signal is variable. The ranger and campground hosts were friendly and helpful. Four legged campers on leash can walk with you on the trails and there is s nearby dog park.
RangerWe were in Site# B1. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-thru. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site. My jeep though did not fit. The site was easy to level.
Our site was shaded with lots of trees. This was a larger sized lot with our neighbors not too close (but we did choose a premium site with a patio and paid extra to be on the end).
This specific lot comes with a concrete patio The lot comes with a picnic table and fire hole in the ground.
They have a community Outdoor kitchen-y area with picnic tables.
They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster.
You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.
They do have a Swimming pool.
There is a Playground. They also offer horseshoes and a volleyball court.
They have a great general store.
The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes but there are great places to ride bikes outside of campground, especially around Middleton and Madison.
They have cabins for rent and tent areas.
They have one shower house. The shower house has the typical stalls. These are kept mostly clean.
There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine.
They have a fenced in dog park and many grassy areas to walk dogs.
There were no trails to hike in the campground.
Some fun things to do outside of the campground are the Saturday Farmer’s Market in Madison and multitude of bike trails.
Camping options around Belleville, Wisconsin sit at an average elevation of 850 feet above sea level with clay-loam soil that drains moderately well after rainfall. The area features oak savannas and prairie remnants typical of the driftless region, with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F during peak camping season. Fall camping in October sees temperatures dropping to 40-55°F with significantly reduced mosquito activity.
Hiking nearby trails: The network of trails at Blue Mound State Park Campground offers options for various skill levels. "There are a lot of trails for hiking and mountain biking. A swimming pool and picnic area," notes a camper, while another mentions, "An awesome place to hike especially, but good camping too. Climb up into the firetower if you get a chance too!"
Water activities: Sweet Minnihaha Campground provides excellent river access. "Easy access to on and off the river for tubing. I'd say it's more of an adult atmosphere," reports one visitor. Another camper adds, "Such a lovely camp...the sites are fairly close together but you can pick the site you want so you don't have to be directly next to another tent."
Stargazing: The elevated position of Brigham Park makes it ideal for night sky viewing. "Cute little campground with a breathtaking view. The campground is situated on the smaller mound of bluemounds. A perfect place to star gaze or watch a storm roll in," writes one reviewer. The park has 23 rustic campsites with varying levels of tree cover, allowing for clear night sky visibility.
Secluded camping spots: At Yellowstone Lake State Park Campground, campers appreciate the privacy. "We camped in a 'walk in' spot about 200 feet from where you can park the car. It is very secluded and tree cover allows you to be hidden from all others," explains one visitor. The park maintains several walk-in sites that offer more isolation than standard drive-up options.
Clean facilities: Badgerland Campground maintains high standards for restrooms and common areas. "Cleanest restroom/showers I can ever recall at a campground," states one reviewer. Another adds, "Super clean bathrooms and showers if you need them. A nice little general store. There's also a bar but it was closed due to Covid."
Lakefront access: Mendota County Park provides direct lake access with recreation options. "Nice little campground right on Lake Mendota. Great for family camping. Lots of places to eat near by if you don't want to cook and still want to be outside," writes a camper. Another notes, "Excellent campground on lake Mendota. Great for family camping."
Site selection matters: Many campgrounds have significant variation between sites. At Brigham Park, "Some of the sites are strangely graded and situated. One site near ours had the fire pit at the very edge, making sitting around it virtually impossible. 14 was a pretty site but had a large tree in the middle of it."
Highway noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience traffic noise. One camper at Lake Kegonsa State Park Campground reports, "The campground is somewhat close to the interstate and rural highway roads so there is some traffic noise but relatively quiet by night time." Train noise can also be a factor, with one reviewer noting, "What was NOT quiet on Thursday night was the freight train that came through around midnight and then again at 2 am."
Weather considerations: Spring camping may involve muddy conditions. "It had been raining for three days and I only had what was available. The Fiber Light started easily with the spark that the firebiner threw off and burned for a good bit, allowing the wet wood to catch," reports a camper about their experience at Lake Kegonsa.
Swimming options: Crazy Horse Campground offers water recreation for children. "This campground is great for family and friends. The campground itself has wooded sites. Some larger than others so be sure to watch the site listing," notes one visitor. Another camper adds, "We have camped here twice once in the fall once in the summer during the summer they provide at no charge kayaks and a shuttle to a drop-off point."
Playground facilities: Several parks feature play equipment for children. At Lake Kegonsa, "Adjacent to the shower house was a nice wooded picnic area with playground equipment for the kids. There was also a trail path that lead down to the lake." Another camper mentions, "Nice play ground with horse shoe pits."
Activity packages: Some campgrounds bundle activities for families. At Crazy Horse Campground, "They have a Daily Activity bracelet that allows you to partake in all activities but you need to purchase per person for each day regardless if you will utilize. With the kids we do use all of the included activities which include pool, kayaking services, batting cages, miniature golf, peddle cars."
Site dimensions: At William G. Lunney Lake Farm Campground, "We stayed in our 42 ft motor home with jeep tow. We drove to the park in our jeep at nine am on a Sunday to check availability. Several sites have 50 amp plus there are thirty amp And non electric/tent sites available."
Electrical connections: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Belleville have electric options but might require additional equipment. One camper at Mendota County Park advises, "Bring extension cords!! Some sites electric is close by, others not so much! Everything from huge class A's to little tents here this weekend."
Height restrictions: A critical warning from pet-friendly campground Lake Kegonsa State Park: "Major CAUTION for RVs: there is an oak tree near entry with low branches and it took the AC off our friend's fifth wheel. There is also a low hanging overpass and it took the roofs off TWO fifth wheels while we were staying there."
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